When it comes to completing kitchen tasks, a good carving knife can really mean a lot. Whether it’s used for Sunday dinners, special occasions or holiday meals or you are just having some friends over and you want to impress them with your cooking, having the right tool can really make your job easier.

As a housewife with two beautiful boys and a wonderful husband, when it comes to cooking it's important for me to have the proper tools.

A roasted chicken is pretty much on the menu on a daily basics in my kitchen, because it's my boys favorite meal and I've made it near perfectcion too.

Over the years I had trouble with slicing, I couldn't find the right carving knife that can fill my needs. Either it was too big and it wasn't fitting good in my hand, or it was too sharp or not sharp at all, or it wasn't made from the right material and got easily damaged over the years.

When it was good it was usually too pricey for a knife. Either way it was really hard to find something you can rely on.

For those reasons, I've decided to get on the job and do my best to find the best carving knife.

How to Choose the Best Carving Knife

Having a good tool in your kitchen can really mean a lot. But how will you know if the knife you are going to purchase will fill your needs? What are the things you need to be looking for when choosing a knife?

There are lot of questions that need to be answered. Here are some informations that you might find useful when looking for a carving knife.

First of all, what is a carving knife?

This is an elongated knife that has and ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability. A carving knife is used for cutting thin and precise slices of meat.

First thing you need to be looking for when purchasing is the sharpness of the knife. It's important that the knife is sharp because with sharp knife, you will be able to cut thin and precise slices of meat with less effort.

Another thing you need to be concerned about is that the blade is thin. A blade that is too broad won't be able to slice through meat the way thin blade can, leaving you with unevenly sawed slices.

When it comes to the handle it is important that it is designed with a non-slip coating, so you can cut smoothly through the meat without worrying the knife will slip out of your hands. Also, it needs to be made to withstand high heat and extreme cold.

The weight is also important when choosing a carving knife because you will have trouble using it if it's too light or too heavy.

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Things to Look for when Looking to Buy a Carving Knife

1. Material of The Blade

Material from which the knife is made is the first thing to be concerned about when choosing your knife.

These are the usual blade materials:

Stainless steel is the cheapest blade material but it needs to be sharpened often.

Carbon steel is more expensive than stainless steel but its quality is remarkable, and best of all, it doesn‘t need to be sharpened so often.

Ceramic blade is definitive yes when it comes to quality. It can be sharpened to scalpel quality and it can hold its sharpness for a long time. And the best of all, it does not rust. But unfortunately it's not flawless because this type of knife is extremely fragile and can break easily under a lot of pressure.

2. Sharpness of The Carving Knife

Another important thing is that the blade should be sharp in the beginning and to stay like that for a while.

For a carving knife to be good it‘s important for its blade to be sharp because when you are serving food your main goal is to make precise and thin slices easily with just one or two strokes, not more than that.

Avoid knives for which it is claimed to never need sharpening. They are not very sharp in the beginning and they cannot be sharpened, meaning that when they lose their edge they become useless and can be thrown away.

Update International (KGE-07) is a well-balanced, very light carving knife. The handle of the knife is made from a material that is slip-resistant and it feels good in your hand.

The blade is very sharp(maybe too sharp for my taste) and it cuts through meat easily giving you perfect sized slices of meat. It's great for keeping your hands busy on the kitchen table, and it cuts through almost everything without any difficulty what so ever.

I personally am thrilled with this knife, mostly because I do a lot of carving in my kitchen and it's important for me to have the proper tool. And the best of all, it's really cheap for the quality it gives.

Only thing that maybe matters me is that the blade is way too big for such a small handle, but all in all this knife is a really good investment and I highly recommend it.

PROS

Perfect for everyday cooking

Handle is non-slip and feels good in your hand

Excellent price

Light

Cuts through almost everything without any trouble

Good quality

CONS​

It is ok for home cooking, but I would not recommend it for work

Blade is too sharp

Its proportions are not right, blade is too big and the handle is to small and because of that I have trouble when slicing for a long time

Black & Decker EK 700 Slice Right Electric Knife has stainless steel blades that cut rapidly and evenly through meat, bread, and craft foam. It has an ergonomic handle that is made to increase comfort and control during slicing. It has removable blades that are dishwasher-safe for fast and easy cleanup.

Its main feature is the safety lock button which is really helpful because it prevents the knife from turning on while it‘s plugged in. Also, it has blade release button that unlocks the blades for easy removal.

The handle is made from plastic which gets warm after a while, so it needs to be turn off often. Blades are sharp and they cut through meat easily. It slices fast through meat in the beginning but after a while it begins to cut slower. I would do the job faster with a regular carving knife.

For its price, basically it's „You get what you pay for". It's pretty cheap and it will do its job but it is not capable for a long term relationship.

This is a well-balanced and light carving knife that cuts through almost everything easily with a single stroke. It's good for carving roasts, ham, prepping large fruits and vegetables and slicing bread. It will keep you busy in the kitchen for a long time and you will love every minute of it. Once you are done with it it's easy to clean.

It's perfect for someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen because of its comfortable handle that makes cutting job easier even after a lot of time spent above the kitchen table. It's a little bit pricey but the quality it has and how long it will last is worth every penny, I guarantee it.

PROS

High quality knife

Light and easy to operate

Razor sharp blade

Flexible blade that makes cutting job better and faster

Stain resistant

Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort and grip

Cleans easily

Well-balanced

CONS​

It's not cheap and it might not be available for everyone, but it is a worthwhile purchase

Electric knives are not my favorite thing that's for sure. Despite the fact that this knife is small and light which makes it easy to operate and it feels comfortable in your hand after a while the motor starts to heat up and it needs to be turned off. Also, it makes a noisy sound when you carve that really gets on the nerves sometimes.

It will do a smaller cutting job just right but it's not capable for cutting longer than thirty minutes. Good thing is that the blades are razor sharp and it can cut through pretty much everything. It's good for quick and rough cutting, nothing more than that.

It comes with three blades that are easily removable. Price is not reasonable for the small job it can do – there are many less expensive electric knives that can last longer and do the same job as this one does, maybe even slightly faster and better. All in all it's not a great deal , it's doublful I will purchase it again.

Another outstanding Dalstrong craftsmanship. Similar as the previous one, DALSTRONG Carving Knife & Fork set is beautifully forged and easy to use. This Dalstrong set is profoundly ideal. The quality is amazing and I am beyond happy with my purchase. Highly recommended for sure.

The blades are made from "ThyssenKrupp" German steel. It is sharpened to a razor thin edge which lets you carve thin slices. It includes a carving fork which makes cutting through meat easier and faster.

It's the top choice if you are considering it as a present. Light and easy to operate, with razor sharp blades and it makes cooking an easy job. Well-balanced with thin and long blade and comfortable handle. Really worthwhile.

Dalstrong craftsmanship is a must have in your kitchen. For a reasonable price you get yourself a great quality knife set and a longterm relationship of great cooking.

Barbara Whitney

For the last 20 years, I’ve been cooking, preparing, researching, and gathering recipes, tools, and knowledge about food and the way we prepare it. Raising two lively boys and spoiling one great husband later, it’s safe to say that I’ve optimized my kitchen to deliver the best possible meal, no matter the occasion.

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Lita Watson

Black & Decker EK 700 Slice Right Electric Knife makes me keep my finger on the trigger at all times as the trigger system is awful